THERE'S A saying that I just made up: “Your shave is only as good as the cream you use.” It might not be age-old, but in my experience, it’s true. Shaving is not something that many of us ...

The groomers at ADAM Ateliers agree, noting, “since shaving cream is thicker and typically contains better ingredients, it’s able to penetrate the hair follicles instead of sitting on top.

The best shaving cream for men comes from Italian brand Proraso. I also found drugstore picks for sensitive skin and interviewed ten experts. I asked grooming experts for their favorites.